Austin, Texas – The Austin Police Department says it is currently investigating the fatal shooting of Erik Tijerina on Friday morning.

According to APD, officers responded to the 500 block of Thrasher Lane for reports of a shooting just before 4 a.m. on December 13, 2024. Police say they found Erik Tijerina unresponsive suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Authorities believe that multiple subjects exchanged gunfire leading to the shooting of Tijerina who was in the front yard of the residence.

APD says this is Austin’s 69th homicide of the year.